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hatpin

Object NameHatpin

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Metal

Datedesigned 1912

TechniqueMold-pressed, iridized, applied patina, assembled

SizeOverall H: 23.4 cm, Diam (max): 2.7 cm

Accession Number2016.3.16

Credit LineGift of James R. and Maisie Houghton

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder; France, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville

Physical DescriptionHatpin, "Feuille (Leaf)". Colorless glass, brown patina, metal; mold-pressed, iridized, applied patina, assembled. Metal hat pin with conical glass decorative top. Glass decorated with raised stems and concave leaf forms; brown patina applied to concave leaf forms. Glass element set within gold-colored metal mount with six leafs molded into base; gold-colored metal mount connects to long metal pin.
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